Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
American Music Awards: Katy Perry to Deliver Debut Performance of "Only Love"
hollywoodreporter.comKaty Perry will deliver a world premiere performance of her song "Only Love" at the 2020 American Music Awards. The pop star and American Idol judge is returning to the stage, to spread a message of love and unity, on the 10th anniversary of her AMAs performance of her hit, "Firework." At the end of August, Perry welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Daisy, with Orlando Bloom, as she released her newest album, Smile.
Perry is the latest big name to be announced for the music awards show, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, which will also feature performances from BTS, Jennifer Lopez and Maluma, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes, Lil Baby and Bad Bunny with Jhay Cortez.
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